Tanauan, Province of Leyte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Barangay count | 54 |
| Postal code | 6502 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Leyte Gulf [Philippine Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Area (2007) | 78.41 km2 (30.27 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | 55,021 |
| Density (2015) | 702 / km2 (1,818 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 7' North, 125° 1' East (11.1094, 125.0206) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.5 meters (21.2 feet) |
Tanauan is a coastal municipality in the province of Leyte.
The municipality has a land area of 78.41 square kilometers or 30.27 square miles which constitutes 1.24% of Leyte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was 55,021. This represented 3.19% of the total population of Leyte province, or 1.24% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 702 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,818 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Tanauan has 54 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2015) | Population (2015) | Population (2010) | Change (2010‑2015) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2010‑2015) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada | 0.67% | 370 | 313 | 18.21% | 3.24% |
| Amanluran | 0.83% | 458 | 421 | 8.79% | 1.62% |
| Arado | 0.65% | 360 | 322 | 11.80% | 2.15% |
| Atipolo | 1.40% | 771 | 611 | 26.19% | 4.53% |
| Balud | 0.48% | 262 | 263 | -0.38% | -0.07% |
| Bangon | 1.45% | 799 | 706 | 13.17% | 2.38% |
| Bantagan | 0.78% | 429 | 379 | 13.19% | 2.39% |
| Baras | 0.75% | 415 | 327 | 26.91% | 4.64% |
| Binolo | 0.67% | 369 | 329 | 12.16% | 2.21% |
| Binongto‑an | 0.95% | 522 | 461 | 13.23% | 2.39% |
| Bislig | 5.85% | 3,217 | 3,274 | -1.74% | -0.33% |
| Buntay | 1.86% | 1,022 | 1,030 | -0.78% | -0.15% |
| Cabalagnan | 0.84% | 461 | 381 | 21.00% | 3.70% |
| Cabarasan Guti | 0.72% | 398 | 347 | 14.70% | 2.65% |
| Cabonga‑an | 0.56% | 306 | 251 | 21.91% | 3.84% |
| Cabuynan | 6.09% | 3,350 | 2,926 | 14.49% | 2.61% |
| Cahumayhumayan | 1.59% | 877 | 703 | 24.75% | 4.30% |
| Calogcog | 1.74% | 960 | 1,005 | -4.48% | -0.87% |
| Calsadahay | 1.60% | 880 | 762 | 15.49% | 2.78% |
| Camire | 1.01% | 555 | 520 | 6.73% | 1.25% |
| Canbalisara | 1.18% | 647 | 603 | 7.30% | 1.35% |
| Canramos | 6.60% | 3,634 | 3,456 | 5.15% | 0.96% |
| Catigbian | 0.55% | 305 | 239 | 27.62% | 4.75% |
| Catmon | 1.60% | 882 | 878 | 0.46% | 0.09% |
| Cogon | 1.13% | 621 | 565 | 9.91% | 1.82% |
| Guindag‑an | 1.87% | 1,030 | 941 | 9.46% | 1.74% |
| Guingawan | 1.11% | 609 | 504 | 20.83% | 3.67% |
| Hilagpad | 0.52% | 287 | 249 | 15.26% | 2.74% |
| Kiling | 2.14% | 1,177 | 974 | 20.84% | 3.67% |
| Lapay | 1.19% | 653 | 590 | 10.68% | 1.95% |
| Licod | 2.37% | 1,306 | 1,318 | -0.91% | -0.17% |
| Limbuhan Daku | 0.93% | 514 | 489 | 5.11% | 0.95% |
| Limbuhan Guti | 1.19% | 652 | 506 | 28.85% | 4.95% |
| Linao | 0.78% | 429 | 390 | 10.00% | 1.83% |
| Magay | 1.07% | 587 | 573 | 2.44% | 0.46% |
| Maghulod | 0.86% | 471 | 463 | 1.73% | 0.33% |
| Malaguicay | 2.08% | 1,145 | 970 | 18.04% | 3.21% |
| Maribi | 1.76% | 966 | 893 | 8.17% | 1.51% |
| Mohon | 2.25% | 1,240 | 1,289 | -3.80% | -0.74% |
| Pago | 3.15% | 1,733 | 917 | 88.99% | 12.88% |
| Pasil | 0.62% | 340 | 265 | 28.30% | 4.86% |
| Pikas | 1.34% | 735 | 672 | 9.38% | 1.72% |
| Sacme | 0.99% | 547 | 325 | 68.31% | 10.42% |
| Salvador | 2.22% | 1,224 | 1,118 | 9.48% | 1.74% |
| San Isidro | 1.78% | 978 | 914 | 7.00% | 1.30% |
| San Miguel | 2.62% | 1,442 | 1,172 | 23.04% | 4.03% |
| San Roque | 9.15% | 5,032 | 5,233 | -3.84% | -0.74% |
| San Victor | 2.11% | 1,159 | 1,070 | 8.32% | 1.53% |
| Santa Cruz | 1.49% | 820 | 871 | -5.86% | -1.14% |
| Santa Elena | 2.17% | 1,193 | 1,057 | 12.87% | 2.33% |
| Santo Niño Poblacion | 6.45% | 3,549 | 3,369 | 5.34% | 1.00% |
| Solano | 1.03% | 566 | 497 | 13.88% | 2.51% |
| Talolora | 1.38% | 758 | 640 | 18.44% | 3.27% |
| Tugop | 1.83% | 1,009 | 778 | 29.69% | 5.07% |
| Tanauan Total | 55,021 | 50,119 | 9.78% | 1.79% | |
Economy
According to the Bureau of Local Government Finance, the annual regular revenue of Tanauan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱117,292,459.31.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 74,108,261.36 | – |
| 2010 | 74,178,852.69 | 0.10% |
| 2011 | 84,282,761.53 | 13.62% |
| 2012 | 83,521,202.66 | -0.90% |
| 2013 | 90,505,700.05 | 8.36% |
| 2014 | 95,413,359.12 | 5.42% |
| 2015 | 107,438,794.53 | 12.60% |
| 2016 | 117,292,459.31 | 9.17% |
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Demographics
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tanauan is 5 to 9, with 6,032 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 462 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) |
|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,339 |
| 1 to 4 | 5,022 |
| 5 to 9 | 6,032 |
| 10 to 14 | 5,693 |
| 15 to 19 | 5,876 |
| 20 to 24 | 5,290 |
| 25 to 29 | 4,219 |
| 30 to 34 | 3,738 |
| 35 to 39 | 3,230 |
| 40 to 44 | 3,030 |
| 45 to 49 | 2,787 |
| 50 to 54 | 2,282 |
| 55 to 59 | 1,960 |
| 60 to 64 | 1,449 |
| 65 to 69 | 1,235 |
| 70 to 74 | 846 |
| 75 to 79 | 531 |
| 80 and over | 462 |
| Total | 55,021 |
Historical population
The population of Tanauan grew from 23,421 in 1960 to 55,021 in 2015, an increase of 31,600 people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a positive growth rate of 1.79%, or an increase of 4,902 people, from the previous population of 50,119 in 2010.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 23,421 | – | |
| 29,438 | 2.26% | |
| 30,541 | 0.74% | |
| 31,487 | 0.61% | |
| 38,033 | 1.91% | |
| 40,716 | 1.29% | |
| 45,056 | 2.20% | |
| 47,426 | 0.71% | |
| 50,119 | 2.03% | |
| 55,021 | 1.79% |
Location
The municipal center of Tanauan is situated at approximately 11° 7' North, 125° 1' East, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.5 meters or 21.2 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Tanauan are Tacloban, Ormoc, Baybay, Borongan, Catbalogan, and Maasin. The nearest municipalities are Tolosa, Palo, Tabontabon, Dagami, Santa Fe, and Pastrana. Its distance from the national capital is 583.64 kilometers (362.66 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tolosa, Leyte, 5.61 kilometers (3.48 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S19°E)
- Palo, Leyte, 6.51 kilometers (4.05 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N31°W)
- Tabontabon, Leyte, 9.68 kilometers (6.01 miles) to the Southwest (S39°W)
- Dagami, Leyte, 13.93 kilometers (8.66 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S68°W)
- Santa Fe, Leyte, 14.26 kilometers (8.86 miles) to the Northwest (N53°W)
- Pastrana, Leyte, 15.00 kilometers (9.32 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N78°W)
Nearest cities
- Tacloban, 14.84 kilometers (9.22 miles) to the North (N5°W)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 46.61 kilometers (28.96 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S76°W)
- Baybay, Leyte, 53.70 kilometers (33.37 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S27°W)
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 71.50 kilometers (44.43 miles) to the Northeast (N39°E)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 75.18 kilometers (46.71 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N11°W)
- Maasin, Southern Leyte, 109.62 kilometers (68.12 miles) to the South (S10°W)
Distance from Manila: 583.64 kilometers (362.66 miles) to the Northwest (N48°W)
National rankings
- Population (2015): 55,021, ranked 432 out of 1,634
- Land area (2007): 30.27 square kilometers, ranked 1,141 out of 1,634
- Population density (2015): 702 inhabitants per square kilometer, ranked 251 out of 1,634
- Annual population growth rate (2010 to 2015): 1.79%, ranked 1,450 out of 1,634
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages) and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.